Spiritual Counselor

Kroc Center; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Davenport, IA is seeking a part-time counselor to support beneficiaries on a faith-based recovery journey. You will provide spiritual guidance, conduct interviews, and design individualized rehabilitation plans, with a schedule of 20–29 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This role emphasizes counseling individuals, maintaining detailed case notes in Service Point, and coordinating with community services to extend support.

Qualifications

• Deep desire to help people experience Christ
• Personal testimony of God's faithfulness
• Some counseling experience preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth interviews with new beneficiaries
• Provide individual and group spiritual counseling
• Design and manage individual rehabilitation plans
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness
• Lead interactive journaling and group sessions
• Assess and address spiritual needs of beneficiaries
• Maintain detailed case notes in Service Point database
• Track rehabilitation progress and update plans as needed
• Complete Self-Sufficiency Matrix assessments
• Coordinate with community agencies for additional services
• Develop and implement special projects as assigned
• Monitor work therapy progress
• Maintain secure online beneficiary files
• Complete weekly case notes and progress reports
• Update electronic records within deadlines
• Provide statistical information for monthly reports
• Document service delivery and program outcomes

Skills

Problem-solving

Confidential information handling

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Location: Davenport, Iowa Pay: $22.00 per hour Job Type: Part-time Schedule: 20 to 29 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. Y ou'll provide spiritual guidance and counseling to individuals facing various challenges including addiction, homelessness, and other life difficulties. This role is crucial in supporting our beneficiaries' recovery journey through spiritual guidance and rehabilitation planning .

What You’ll Do

Counseling & Assessment

• Conduct in-depth interviews with new beneficiaries
• Provide individual and group spiritual counseling
• Design and manage individual rehabilitation plans
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness
• Lead interactive journaling and group sessions
• Assess and address spiritual needs of beneficiaries

Program Management

• Maintain detailed case notes in Service Point database
• Track rehabilitation progress and update plans as needed
• Complete Self-Sufficiency Matrix assessments
• Coordinate with community agencies for additional services
• Develop and implement special projects as assigned
• Monitor work therapy progress

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain secure online beneficiary files
• Complete weekly case notes and progress reports
• Update electronic records within deadlines
• Provide statistical information for monthly reports
• Document service delivery and program outcomes

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Additional Information

What You Need

Required

• Deep desire to help people experience Christ
• Personal testimony of God's faithfulness
• Some counseling experience preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Skills & Abilities

• Problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Excellent interpersonal abilities

What We Offer

• Meaningful work in spiritual care
• Regular training and workshops
• Supportive team environment

Physical Requirements

• Regular sitting and talking/ listening
• Close vision abilities for computer work
• Office environment with minimal noise

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.